Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction Foxglove Architecture ("Foxglove Architecture," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us in the United States.

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Professional information: company name, job title, project details and preferences.
• Project and service information: information you provide about your property, architectural needs, design preferences, budgets, and timelines.
• Communication content: information contained in emails, messages, forms, or other communications you send to us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and access times.
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your experience.

2.3 Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from:

• Service providers and partners assisting us with marketing, analytics, or business operations.
• Publicly available sources, such as professional directories or social media platforms, in connection with potential or ongoing projects.

3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

   • To provide, operate, and maintain our architectural services and website.
   • To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and communicate about projects.
   • To prepare and manage proposals, contracts, and project documentation.
   • To personalize and improve your experience on our website.
   • To send administrative information, such as updates to our terms or policies.
   • To send marketing or promotional communications about our services, subject to your choices and applicable law.
   • To analyze website usage and improve the performance, security, and functionality of our website and services.
   • To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable) Where required by law, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

   • Your consent, when you have given it.
   • Performance of a contract, when processing is necessary to provide services you requested.
   • Legitimate interests, such as improving our services, securing our systems, and growing our business, provided that our interests are not overridden by your rights.
   • Compliance with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

5.1 Service Providers We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Web hosting, analytics, and IT support.
• Email and communication tools.
• Professional consultants (e.g., engineers, specialty designers) engaged as part of an architectural project. These parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

5.2 Business and Professional Partners In connection with architectural projects, we may share limited information with:

• Contractors, subcontractors, engineers, consultants, and other project participants.
• Clients, property owners, and project stakeholders, as needed to carry out the project.

5.3 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or others.
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.

5.4 Business Transfers If Foxglove Architecture is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to:
   • Remember your preferences and settings.
   • Understand how visitors use our website.
   • Improve website functionality and performance.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

7. Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including:
   • For as long as we have an ongoing relationship with you (for example, to provide you with services or complete a project).
   • As required by legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
   • As needed to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

When we no longer need your information, we will delete, anonymize, or securely store it in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices and Rights Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

   • Access: to request confirmation whether we process your personal information and to obtain a copy.
   • Correction: to request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
   • Deletion: to request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
   • Restriction or objection: to request that we limit or stop certain processing activities.
   • Marketing preferences: to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. Children’s Privacy Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Visitors Foxglove Architecture is based in the United States, and our website and services are intended primarily for users located in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Third-Party Websites Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Any changes become effective when we post the updated Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Foxglove Architecture [Insert Mailing Address] [Insert City, State, ZIP] United States [Insert Email Address] [Insert Phone Number]